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University of North Texas

19 reviews
4.13 / 5 based on 19 reviews
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Anne-Sophie P
ESCIP, Longuenesse, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing is really expensive !
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Overall, Housing, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Health Insurance !!
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Anne-Sophie P
ESCIP, Longuenesse, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
i definitively improved my english communication skills.
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Anne-Sophie P
ESCIP, Longuenesse, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Even in Texas, winter are rather cold!
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
1
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
It's better if you can afford a car to go regularly to dallas
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Be careful at the airport, some people are just there to steal money from you (fake cabs)
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Anne-Sophie P
ESCIP, Longuenesse, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
The level is lower than in Europe, so if you're motivated, take some classes in a higher level or you'll get bored.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Anne-Sophie P
ESCIP, Longuenesse, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Dance clubs in Dallas, Mexican Restaurants, ...
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Anne-Sophie P
ESCIP, Longuenesse, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The Campus is huge and it's more convenient if you don't have a car.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Outdoor swimming pool for hot summers in Texas, nice courtyard... Perfect
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